HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

If your Christmas resembles something out of the National Lampoon's movie, I encourage you to drink up on your eggnog, devour the shortbread and check out our list of gift giving ideas for kids, men and women. (I opted out of including the teen years because generally gift requests in that age bracket are cash and/or electronics).  In each category we will show: FUN, ECO-FRIENDLY, LOCAL and SANTA'S FEELING OVERLY GENEROUS!

FOR THE KIDS

FUN
What: Vtech Kidizoom Camera.  Get your kids of your iphone and have Santa bring them this great camera.  It has effects options and you can store and send pics.
Where to buy:  Sears

What: ZIPFY Freestyle Mini Luge! It's won all sorts of awards and people of all ages can ride them (see YouTube video below).

Where to buy:  Chapters.  I already bought 2 - Whistler here we come!!!

ECO-FRIENDLY

What: Green Toys (all sorts for girls and boys)

Where to buy:  Dandelion Kids

LOCAL

What: Puppets!  Good old fashion fun!  Imagination over touch screens.

Where to buy:  CityCreations

SANTA'S FEELING OVERLY GENEROUS

What: Power Wheels Cadillac Escalade Ride On or Barbie Escalade Ride On.  - you're kids will never feel loved unless you get them one of these (yeah right)!  I remember pining for a Power Wheel as a kid - didn't we all?

Where to buy: Toys R Us

FOR HIM

FUN

What: Whiskey Lover Set, along with a great bottle of course!

Where to buy: Chapters

What: Polar RC3 GPS - perfect for any runner or biker!

Where to buy: Amazon

ECO-FRIENDLY

What: Eco-friendly phone dock - Made out of driftwood from Maine, it is equipped with two USB cables that plug into your computer or wall adaptor.  

Where to buy: Docksmith

LOCAL

What: A structured heavy wool jacket - extra cozy!

Where to buy: Sitka

SANTA'S FEELING OVERLY GENEROUS

What: Fender American Standard Stratocaster® Electric Guitar - encourage the man in your life to find his inner Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix.

Where to buy: Amazon

FOR HER

FUN
What: Time Out at the Spa! Gift Certificates with either Absolute Spa (lots of locations) or Scandinave in Whistler.
Where to buy: Absolute Spa or Scandinave Spa

ECO-FRIENDLY

What: Soy Candle. 

Where to get: online at Soap for Your Soul.

LOCAL

What: Cozy sherpa fleece jacket, or anything else for that matter, at Lululemon

Where to get: Lululemon.

SANTA'S FEELING OVERLY GENEROUS

What: A David Yurman Bracelet.  Tons of amazing classic styles that go with everything, especially if you get a piece containing both gold and silver.  Boys - earn yourself some Brownie Points!!!

Where to get: in store at Holt Renfrew

Hope the big man in red is good to you all
Happiest of holidays to you and yours!
Shannon